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I’m 22 years old, male, and currently studying at university in Hungary. I know a lot of people here, so technically I’m not alone, but I still feel really lonely most of the time.
The main issue is that I don’t really connect with the lifestyle a lot of people around me have. Most of the time when they want to hang out, it’s about drinking a lot, going to clubs, partying, and that kind of stuff. I tried it before, but honestly I don’t enjoy it and I don’t find it interesting anymore.
Because of that, I slowly started staying by myself more and more. It’s been around a year and a half now dealing with this feeling. Sometimes I have periods where I feel okay and focused on university, gym, goals, or my future, but most of the time the loneliness comes back.
What makes it confusing is that I’m not antisocial. I can talk to people easily and I know many people, but I rarely feel like I truly connect with them.
I guess I’m posting this because I want to know if anyone else went through something similar, especially while studying abroad or being in their early 20s. How did you deal with it? Did things eventually get better?